Algarve “needs to reflect on activities that don’t need a lot of water”
Authorities ease towards region’s developing natural crisis With drought already staring the country in the face – in April – authorities in the Algarve have been strangely muted in their
Rising water prices slammed in Faro
The local delegation of left-wing political party Bloco de Esquerda has slammed the rising water prices in Faro, which “can easily exceed 25% in some cases”. “FAGAR, the company in
Funds for increasing Algarve desalination capacity need to be clarified rapidly – watchdog
Project already ‘at risk’ due to non-compliance with targets and milestones The national monitoring committee (CNA) of Portugal’s PRR (the EU ‘bazooka’ of post pandemic recovery) has said the time
Reservoirs at 84% average water storage capacity, three at less than 20%
As of last week, Portugal’s reservoirs have an average storage level of 84%, albeit there are three still floundering at less than 20%. APA environment agency’s latest report explains that
Minister says Algarve desalination plant will have greater capacity than expected
Albufeira and Lagos are the two potential locations for the new desalination plant. The project to install a desalination plant in the Algarve, financed by the Recovery and Resilience Program
Water company gets €7.5M to green fleet
What does that headline even mean? According to Lusa it means that Águas de Portugal will be receiving €7.5 million to lease a fleet of 752 hybrid cars for its
Vale de Lousas water supply back to normal
The cause of the unusual red tap water phenomenon is yet to be identified. Following an unusual phenomenon, which saw tap water turn red in Vale de Lousas, the Silves
Farewell water cuts? Sesmarias water tower capacity to increase significantly
Long-awaited news for Sesmarias residents! Some long-awaited news for the residents of Sesmarias (Lagoa) has arrived in the form of Court of Auditors approval for a project to significantly increase
Government launches awareness campaign for efficient use of water
66% of Portugal in situation of ‘extreme drought’ The Portuguese government it will be launching campaigns in July to promote the efficient use of water – targeting all types of
Lagoa launches awareness campaign to save water
“Saving at home is guaranteeing the supply of water to everyone” Lagoa Council launched an awareness campaign on World Water Day (March 22) urging citizens to reduce their consumption of